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YX04 EDU

2004 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,043 mi
Last recorded30,043 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Thunderbird11,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 EDU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,043 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 30,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 29,744 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,017 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,756 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,748 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,618 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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YX04 EDU is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX04 EDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX04 EDU?

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What year was YX04 EDU registered?

YX04 EDU is a 2004 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is YX04 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 EDU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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